Here in the Pacific Northwest, autumn brings not only new colors, but the fog we all know and love. It dampens everything, even sound, so that things become quiet-still. A brilliant maple tree can cut through the fog, though.
I love the way the misty air makes trees vanish into fading silhouettes, receding into an unseen, mysterious world .
The fog is a gift of the sea, coming in with moisture laden air, and sometimes you can smell the tangy sea-smell on the air, when the breezes are just right.
The fog condenses on everything and drips watery jewels from vines of fruiting bittersweet in my back yard. Good night, Summer. It's time to sing a lullaby to the trees, as they undress themselves for sleep.
Now you can see a network of branches and appreciate the moist texture of lichen. Welcome a new beauty in the woods as nature settles for a winter nap.
There are things to love about autumn and the fleeting light of shorter days. I'll start with the foggy maple tree and the dripping bittersweet vine.
Now you can see a network of branches and appreciate the moist texture of lichen. Welcome a new beauty in the woods as nature settles for a winter nap.
There are things to love about autumn and the fleeting light of shorter days. I'll start with the foggy maple tree and the dripping bittersweet vine.
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